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SC mother charged with homicide after two toddlers found dead in Ladson home

Justine May, 31, has been charged with two counts of homicide by child abuse after her two young daughters, Emory and Harlow Deacon, were found dead in their Ladson home on September 29. May told officers she could not remember the last time she fed the children. The case has sparked a debate over the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office’s response to repeated welfare calls, with Rep. Nancy Mace demanding an independent investigation.

via The Independent|

#charleston-county #child-abuse #crime

crime9 days ago•3 min saved

SC mother charged with homicide after toddlers found dead in Ladson home

Justine Marie May, 31, faces two counts of homicide by child abuse after her two young daughters, Emory and Harlow Deacon, were found dead in their Ladson, South Carolina, home on September 29. May told investigators she could not remember feeding the children in the prior two weeks, describing the period as a 'blur.' She is currently held in the Charleston County jail without bond.

via Fox News|

#charleston-county #crime #homicide-by-child-abuse

crime9 days ago•28 min saved

South Carolina mother charged with starving two toddlers after family feared Lindsay Clancy copycat

Justine Marie May, 31, has been charged with two counts of homicide by child abuse in South Carolina after her two young daughters, Emory and Harlow Deacon, were found dead in their Ladson home on September 29. May told investigators she could not remember feeding the children in the two weeks prior to their deaths and admitted to neglect. The children’s father, Zachary Deacon, and family members had expressed fears that May might harm the children, referencing the recent Lindsay Clancy trial. Authorities are reviewing previous welfare checks that found no immediate signs of distress.

via New York Post|

#charleston-county #crime #homicide-by-child-abuse

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Ladson Mother Charged After Toddlers Die of Starvation Amid Repeated Welfare Checks

Justine May, 31, has been charged with two counts of homicide by child abuse after her two daughters, Emory and Harlow Deacon, were found dead in their Ladson, South Carolina home. The children, aged 2 and 15 months, died from starvation and dehydration. May told investigators she was in a 'blur' for two weeks and could not recall feeding or hydrating the girls. Authorities had visited the residence 13 times since August 10, including welfare checks and mental health interventions, but reported no immediate signs of concern until a neighbor reported May walking alone on September 29.

via WECT | TV6|

#charleston-county #child-neglect #crime

crime13 days ago•34 min saved

Ladson mother charged with child abuse homicide after welfare check reveals two dead children

Justine Marie May, 31, has been charged with two counts of homicide by child abuse after two bodies were discovered at her home in Ladson, South Carolina, during a welfare check on September 29. May was booked into the Charleston County jail and waived her bond hearing, remaining in custody pending a court appearance on November 20. While authorities have not released the victims' identities or causes of death, the specific charges indicate the deceased were children. The incident has drawn significant attention from neighbors and family members who had previously expressed concerns about May's mental health and the safety of her children.

via WCIV|

#charleston-county #child-abuse #crime

crime-and-courts13 days ago

Ladson homeowner charged with two counts of homicide by child abuse after welfare check

Justine Marie May, 31, has been charged with two counts of homicide by child abuse following the discovery of two deceased individuals at her home in Ladson, South Carolina. Deputies found the victims during a welfare check on Tuesday afternoon. May’s bond was waived, and she remains in custody pending an initial court appearance on November 20. While the Charleston County Coroner’s Office has not released the victims' identities or causes of death, the specific charges indicate the deceased were children. Both the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division are investigating the incident.

via Live 5 News|

#charleston-county #child-abuse #crime-and-courts

crime2 months ago•7 min saved

Murdaugh retrial venue clash looms as judge weighs Charleston move

Friday’s Lexington status hearing will weigh moving Alex Murdaugh’s second murder trial from Colleton County to Charleston, with prosecutors opposing Charleston due to cost and logistics while the defense argues a larger Charleston-area pool would improve impartiality. The session also covers motions to dismiss the 2022 indictments over allegedly fabricated evidence, a bid for independent DNA testing, and other pretrial issues ahead of the April 2027 retrial, as Judge Debra McCaslin has signaled flexibility on venue and recently ordered Murdaugh to appear unshackled when media are present.

via CNN|

#alex-murdaugh #charleston-county #crime

crime-and-justice2 years ago•5 min saved

"Release of Jamie Komoroski: Controversy Surrounds DUI Crash Case"

Jamie Lee Komoroski, charged with drunk driving in the death of a Folly Beach bride, is set to be released from jail on house arrest after prosecutors missed a trial deadline. The 26-year-old has been in jail since her arrest in April 2023, facing charges of reckless vehicular homicide and felony DUI. The case's trial deadline was set for March 2024, but prosecutors failed to meet it, leading to her release on a $150,000 surety bond and house arrest. The backlog in Charleston County's General Sessions Court has contributed to the delay, and Komoroski's attorney stated that she is not a flight risk and looks forward to demonstrating her commitment to rehabilitation. If convicted, she could face substantial prison time.

via The Post and Courier|

#charleston-county #crime-and-justice #drunk-driving

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

"Kidnapping, Rape, and Standoff: Hollywood's Recent Crime Updates"

27-year-old Andrew Robert Mettal was arrested in Hollywood after barricading himself inside a home for hours, facing charges of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and kidnapping. Law enforcement, including SWAT and K-9 units, attempted to communicate with him before firing chemical irritants into the home and eventually finding him inside a wall. The investigation is ongoing, and Mettal is set to appear in court for a bond hearing.

via Live 5 News WCSC|

#arrest #charleston-county #crime

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Arrest Made After Hollywood Standoff with SWAT Team

A 27-year-old man, Andrew Robert Mettal, has been arrested by Charleston County deputies after an hours-long standoff at a home in Hollywood, South Carolina. He is charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct and kidnapping. The standoff ended with the man in custody, and it was confirmed that he was the only person inside the home. The U.S. Marshals Task Force assisted the sheriff’s office during the standoff, and there was no immediate threat to the public outside the immediate area.

via Live 5 News WCSC|

#arrest #charleston-county #crime

crime-and-law-enforcement2 years ago•1 min saved

Hollywood Standoff: Wanted Suspect Arrested After SWAT Engagement

A 27-year-old man, Andrew Robert Mettal, has been arrested by Charleston County deputies after an hours-long standoff at a home in Hollywood, South Carolina. He is charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct and kidnapping. The standoff ended with the man in custody, and it was confirmed that he was the only person inside the home. Deputies had launched pepper spray into the home in an effort to coax him out, and there was no immediate threat to the public in the area. The U.S. Marshals Task Force assisted the sheriff’s office during the standoff.

via Live 5 News WCSC|

#arrest #charleston-county #crime-and-law-enforcement

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Fatal Pursuit: Motorcyclist Killed in Head-On Crash While Fleeing Charleston Co. Deputies

One person died in a crash on Highway 78 in Charleston County, South Carolina, following a pursuit by Charleston County deputies. The motorcyclist, who was attempting to evade the deputies, ran through a stop light and collided head-on with a Buick Enclave. The motorcyclist died at the scene, while the driver of the Buick was unharmed. The investigation is ongoing.

via Live 5 News WCSC|

#charleston-county #crime #deadly-crash

crime3 years ago•2 min saved

"Manhunt for Johns Island shooting suspect continues as schools remain closed"

A manhunt is underway on Johns Island, South Carolina, for 38-year-old Ernest Burbage III, who is wanted for attempted murder. The search, which has entered its second day, has prompted the closure of several Charleston County schools. The Charleston County Sheriff's Office is urging residents to shelter in place and exercise caution. One deputy was shot during the manhunt and is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities are offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to Burbage's capture and describe him as armed and dangerous.

via WCBD News 2|

#charleston-county #crime #johns-island

military-aviation3 years ago•2 min saved

Pilot's 911 Call Reveals Bizarre Circumstances of F-35 Ejection

An F-35B Lightning II fighter jet pilot ejected and parachuted into a backyard in Charleston County, South Carolina. The 911 call revealed the pilot's age, back pain, and confusion about the crash location. The debris from the crash was later found in Williamsburg County. No injuries on the ground were reported, and the pilot was discharged from the hospital. The F-35 program has faced ongoing maintenance delays, with the fighter jets being "mission capable" only 55% of the time, according to a government watchdog report.

via NBC News|

#charleston-county #crash-investigation #f-35b-lightning-ii

health3 years ago•0 min saved

Rabid Raccoon Exposed in Charleston County, Confirms DHEC

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has confirmed that a person in Charleston County was exposed to a rabid raccoon. This marks the fifth animal to test positive for rabies in the county this year. Another rabid raccoon was found in Saluda County, where a dog was exposed and will be quarantined. If you or your pets have come into contact with a rabid animal, contact DHEC's Environmental Affairs Charleston office.

via Live 5 News WCSC|

#animal-control #charleston-county #dhec